The Orchard Richmond

The Orchard Richmond is a wellness centre on Bridge Road offering a broad range of recovery and relaxation therapies in a calm, private setting. Its Richmond location is the newer of The Orchard’s two Melbourne spaces and provides access to floatation therapy, infrared saunas, ice baths, molecular hydrogen inhalation, hyperbaric oxygen, whole-body red light therapy, compression boots and ReOxy oxygen interval therapy. The focus is on practical, science-supported treatments rather than a traditional spa experience, with options for people managing stress, seeking deeper relaxation or looking to support recovery after training or travel.

Floatation takes place in private pods designed to help guests disconnect and settle into stillness, while the infrared offering includes solo Sunlighten dome saunas and a four-person mPulse all-spectrum box sauna. Cold exposure is positioned for athletes, high-performers and anyone interested in a more energising recovery session. Other treatments cover different needs: hyperbaric oxygen is available in 45- or 90-minute sessions, Enerflow compression boots are aimed at passive leg recovery, and red light therapy is presented as a non-invasive option for energy, pain and skin support. Guests can also ask the team about combining services in one visit.

The Richmond centre is described as a naturally lit, warmly finished space with a sense of calm and stillness. Private rooms, showers and fresh towels are available for services that require them, and first-time visitors are guided through each treatment step by step. There is also an upstairs wellness studio for groups of two to 15, suitable for yoga, breathwork, meditation, movement therapy, workshops or coaching, plus a consulting and treatment room for one-on-one professional use. That makes the venue relevant not only to solo visitors, but also to small wellness groups and practitioners looking for a considered space to hire.

The Orchard began in 2014 with a stated aim of making evidence-based wellness treatments more accessible, and later expanded from Prahran to Richmond. Founder and Richmond manager Symee describes the centre as a welcoming community, while the venue emphasises clear recommendations, no pressure and a peaceful environment. It suits anyone wanting a structured reset, from a first-time floater to an athlete exploring recovery options, with street parking available nearby. The centre holds a 5.0 Google rating from 45 reviews.